County profile
Stark County, OH 32 departments
1,237 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Stark County · #6 of 88 in-state.
Stark County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,237 personnel across 32 departments) - #6 of 88 in-state; mix 4/24/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Canton Fire Department
- 24 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stark County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,237 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 24 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (58 stations / 1,237 roster).
Largest book: Canton Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (173 of 1,237).
Photo-finish peer: Fresno County, CA (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stark County? ▼
Stark County has 1,237 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 30% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Stark County, OH? ▼
Stark County, OH has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 24 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stark County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 24 of 32 departments (75%) in Stark County are volunteer.
Does Stark County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 31 departments in Stark County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Stark County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.